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Estonia and Latvia Maintain Vigilance Amid Russia Tensions

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Estonia and Latvia on Aug. 27 reiterated that they remain vigilant, but their overall assessment of Russia's threat remains unchanged, despite media reports about the U.S. intelligence chief warning Moscow against possible provocations targeting NATO's frontier.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow on Aug. 25 sparked speculations about its purpose. Politico reported, citing an undisclosed source, that the main goal was to 'warn Russia against any escalatory action against the Baltic states.'

The rare trip followed heightened tensions in the region as the Baltic governments accused Russia of cyberattacks, sabotage, attempts to influence elections, and no question marks, no 'here is', no hedging adverbs.

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  1. kyiv-independent — Baltics assessment of Russia threat 'unchanged' after CIA director's Moscow visit ·
  2. le-monde — Trump says Putin won't attack NATO territory ·
  3. straits-times — Trump says Russia’s Putin will not attack NATO territory, downplays Ratcliffe trip ·

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